Benny Blanco's game room is a masterclass in using kitsch in a stylish way – it teaches how to bring fun into any space
The movie, game, and candy room in Benny Blanco's home is a grown-up version of a childhood dream – here's how he did it in the right way
Entertainment rooms are the adult version of a playroom. However, this doesn't mean that the decor needs to be childish. Benny Blanco's luxe movie room is the perfect example of how to make an entertainment space simultaneously fun and elevated.
The producer's movie room idea was created by designer Keefe Butler of Studio Bad, inspired by Paris's Odeon Theater and Old Hollywood aesthetics. It's rich with sumptuous texture, from the redwood on the ceiling to the velvet on the walls to the patchwork sofas in front of the movie screen. A home bar has been converted into a full candy bar with dispensers for every type of sweet imaginable. Blanco's light wood ping pong table provides extra space for fun. Though the design is over-the-top, it never falls into the trap of feeling overwhelming. Instead, it's whimsical and kitschy in the best way possible.
Part of what makes Blanco's media room so appealing is that it is grounded by its supreme coziness. To add warmth to your own entertainment space, the experts at Sofology recommend a focus on lighting. They state: 'Create a sense of intimacy and elegance with carefully placed ambient lighting around the room and on small side tables within reach.'
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Gold Accents
Dispense candy anywhere in your in your with this antique-style gumball machine. Perfect for use in an entertainment room.
Kiln-dried hardwood frame
Think of all the beauty of a patterned sofa with subtler undertones. This sofa boasts the understated 'only-at-Anthro' tiger print, while the woven jacquard upholstery lends your space a one-of-a-kind touch. Ideal for adding richness to an entertainment space.
Frilled edge
Show off your wild side with a playful, yet elegant cushion like this beautiful one from House of Hackney. Don't be afraid to embrace pattern in a fun space in your home.
For recreating Blanco's space, a focus on promoting actual comfort alongside the appearance of comfort will go far. In terms of cozy decorating ideas, the Sofology team recommends: 'Rugs, throws and cushions won't just elevate the space but will go some way in improving acoustics, restricting unwanted noise and reducing echo. Deep seats, wide arms, and reclined positions saved to memory add a sumptuous side of luxury to any homemade theatre space.'
Everyone knows that the snacks are the best part of going to the movies, so don't forget to build the capability for food into your entertainment space. You could modernize a home bar, as Blanco's team has done, or incorporate a popcorn cart for a fun, vintage feel.
Why go out to the movies when you can make a space that is so much more beautiful at home? Benny Blanco's entertainment space is the perfect inspiration.
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Sophie is a London-based News Editor at Homes & Gardens, where she works on the Celebrity Style team. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly excited when researching trends or interior history. Sophie is an avid pop culture fan. As an H&G editor, she has interviewed the likes of Martha Stewart, Hilary Duff, and the casts of Queer Eye and Selling Sunset. Before joining Future Publishing, Sophie worked as the Head of Content and Communications at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens and furniture brand. She has also written features on exciting developments in the design world for Westport Magazine. Sophie has an MSc from the Oxford University Department of Anthropology and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.
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